The Trail Dames Podcast

27/10/2024

Heads up on this weeks Trail Dame’s podcast….. our awesome producer is out of town celebrating his birthday so we are taking the week off. We will be back next week!

07/10/2024

As you can see below, we’re expecting another bloody storm this Wednesday/Thursday. Looks like the path is taking a direct aim at me (I’m the blue dot just south of Tampa), so I’m afraid I’m postponing both the Mighty Blue podcast and the Trail Dames podcast for this week.
I hate doing this, but I’m sure you’ll understand that my priorities need to be elsewhere at the moment. Hopefully, everything will be fine and I’ll be back on the microphone for next week.
Cheers!!!

02/07/2024

Want to know what it is like to go off the grid and live on a homestead?? Sarah Carrillo tells us all about it on todays Trail Dames podcast!!! And while you are at it, check out her amazing soaps and lotions at https://maitrihomestead.com/ https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-trail-dames-podcast/

In the Trail Dames Podcast we speak with "women who like to dance upon this earth." We are a supportive group of women hikers. Some will make you laugh, some may m…

14/03/2024

Seriously Jan Liteshoe....did we miss your birthday!?!??! Was it yesterday?? Inquiring minds want to know!!! 💜💜💜💜

07/03/2024

I am excited beyond belief!!!! Not only is the Trail Dames Summit happening this summer, but our Key Note Speaker for Saturday night is none other than Marina LeGree, the Founder of Ascend!! Her amazing organization empowers young women in Afghanistan and Pakistan through mountaineering-based leadership training and community service. She is one of my heros and I cannot WAIT to meet her in person!!! https://www.ascendathletics.org/ http://traildamessummit.com/

02/01/2024

I have been a little lax in publishing all the episodes here, but rest assured, there is one every single week!! You can always go to https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-trail-dames-podcast/ to get caught up!!! :) :)

In the Trail Dames Podcast we speak with "women who like to dance upon this earth." We are a supportive group of women hikers. Some will make you laugh,…

02/01/2024

If the cold is making you need a little escape, here is the latest in Jan Liteshoe's AT journal! Spoiler alert, it is still raining in Virginia! 🤣

Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears an…

17/10/2023

Ticks, Turkeys and Dorm Living…Lite shoe makes her way through Virginia!

Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears an…

13/09/2023

Part Two of Rose Vanderhoof's Mount Rainer Climb

29/08/2023

Fitness, consistency and finding your tribe...

Kelly Howard is the Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventure and the author of FIT: Active & Ageless for Life! For over 25 years she has help…

23/08/2023

Ohhhh...this is a great one!! Rose Vanderhoof holds the record for being the oldest woman to summit Mount Ranier! She is 78 and AMAZING!!!

Bio- I was born in San Diego, California, the 6th of 7 children. Five brothers and a sister. Attended elementary, Junior High, High School and Community …

25/07/2023

For all the women I know.....

Bri Martinez is the CEO and founder of Wild Moon LLC. She has spent the last decade as an educator and outdoor guide, leading backpacking, rock climbing,…

27/06/2023

Have you been following Lisa Work as she and her husband take a walk on the Camino Primitivo?? Here is her final interview!! Thank you SO much for sharing your journey with us Lisa Work!!!!

Lisa has been in education for over 30 years serving in private schools and public schools in the roles of teacher, administrator, and consultant. In Oct…

21/06/2023

This is my all-time favorite journal entry of Liteshoes!! Well…. Second favorite… the fav is still to come !

Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears an…

10/06/2023

Amazing news from our friends at Ascend!!! "After much planning and hard work, the program in Pakistan is officially underway with our Master Trainers on the ground. We've spent the past week engaging in team-building activities and exploring the local hiking spots. However, the highlight of today was when our trainees experienced rock climbing for the very first time!
Their excitement and nerves were palpable as Master Trainer Taryn introduced them to the equipment they’d use and provided essential knowledge for their initial ascent. With harnesses securely fastened and ropes in place, they embarked on their climbing adventure.
It was smiles and exhilaration from each girl as she climbed up the wall and then amazement and pride in themselves and the others at overcoming their own obstacles. You have given them this experience; one they will never forget and that is the catalyst to what is to come in their futures. The audio isn't great, but you can hear one of the girls say, "this is the best experience I've ever had in my life. I just feel like I am flying."
It felt so good to finally be back in the businesses of empowering women through sport. We are humbled and grateful to have you accompanying us on this remarkable journey."

Ascend Trainees took their first climb today.

04/06/2023

Thanks to an insane last few weeks, I have done a TERRIBLE job of sharing the podcast! But I would hate for you to miss this one!! Our wonderful Lisa Work talks about preparing for her upcoming walk on the Camino Primitivo in Spain! She is going to let us follow along with her journey so you will want to get in on the very beginning of this!!! And...spoiler alert....we just finished an episode about her first 2 days that will come out soon!!! https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-trail-dames-podcast/episode-209-5th-tuesday-lisa-work-camino-preparation/

18/05/2023

Diving dachsunds and the biggest state line yet…Liteshoe arrives in Virginia!!

Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears an…

09/05/2023

Remember our friend In Tune, who hiked the AT last year?? Well here is an update with her!! Spoiler alert...she finished! 😀😀In this weeks Trail Dames podcast, catch up wth her to hear about the second half of her hike and all the awesome places life has taken her recently!!!

My name is Em, trail name, In Tune. I’m into a lot of outdoor adventure-type activities and also all things music. I’m 24 years old, from Canada, and hik…